This bill amends Section 44-2-115 of the Montana Code Annotated to expand the powers and duties of agents appointed by the Attorney General. It adds human trafficking, prostitution, and internet crimes against children to the list of offenses that these agents have concurrent jurisdiction to investigate alongside local law enforcement agencies. The bill also provides a definition for "internet crimes against children," detailing various offenses that involve the use of electronic devices or communication to commit crimes against minors.

Specifically, the bill retains the existing responsibilities of agents while incorporating new language that includes human trafficking as defined in 45-5-701, prostitution or patronizing a prostitute as outlined in 45-5-601, and internet crimes against children. The latter is further defined to encompass a range of offenses, including sexual assault, sexual intercourse without consent, and child sex trafficking, among others. This legislative change aims to enhance the ability of law enforcement to address these serious crimes effectively.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 44-2-115
HB0104_1(1): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(2): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(3): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(4): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(5): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(6): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(7): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(8): 44-2-115
HB0104_1: 44-2-115
HB0104_2(1): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(10): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(11): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(2): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(3): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(4): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(5): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(6): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(7): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(8): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(9): 44-2-115
HB0104_2: 44-2-115
HB0104_X(1): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(10): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(11): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(12): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(13): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(14): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(2): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(3): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(4): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(5): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(6): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(7): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(8): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(9): 44-2-115
HB0104_X: 44-2-115